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IOL News
3 days ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Themba Zwane and Danny Jordaan played a key role in Hugo Broos deciding against an early resignation from his Bafana Bafana post
Broos might have not won the Afcon crown like Barker did 29 years ago, but he's made some great strides since taking over the reins. Earlier this month, Broos became the longest serving Bafana coach, surpassing the record of the late Clive Barker, who was in charge for exactly four years. Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has revealed what made him make a last-gasp decision to not step down from his post after a torrid start. Broos led Bafana to a podium finish in the last Afcon - which was the first after more than two decades, qualified for back-to-back Afcons finals and is on the verge of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. But those nearly didn't come into fruition. Broos nearly resigned in the first few months of his five-year contract after being heavily criticised by all and sundry. 'No, certainly in the first year (it wasn't easy),' Broos recalled. 'I know that it is also your job (the media personnel) to criticise, but sometimes the critics were not fair. 'When you lose 5-0 against the world champions, it's not fair to criticise. You have to be smart enough to see this is normal, especially with an inexperienced team. 'But for many people it wasn't. They always referred to the 2010 World Cup when they beat France, but forgetting there was big trouble in the French team (then). 'We lost to Morocco 2-1, and we were criticised. And Morocco was fourth six months later in the World Cup, so that was not fair.' There was a time that the criticism became unbearable that the 72-year-old opened up to his then assistant what he thought of it and his future with the national team. 'I went back home after the first year, and I said to my assistant at that time Cedo (Janevski) that 'I won't go back. It's not nice what they are doing to me',' the Belgian explained. 'I came back, and said if things go on, in the New Year, I will go not back and things will be finished. Then suddenly, I selected (Themba) Zwane and things changed. 'The guy was 33 or 34 years old at the time. You couldn't build a future around that. But yeah, Themba is a talented boy and he helped us a lot. 'He came, and we selected a few other players. And suddenly why, I don't know, but boom, things were getting better and better till our lengthy unbeaten run.'
Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Kanpur Metro, built by Afcons
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated a 5-kilometre stretch of the underground Kanpur Metro. Of this, one completed station--Kanpur Central Metro Station--and 2.4 kilometre of tunnelling have been executed by infrastructure major M/s Afcons Infrastructure Ltd. Afcons-led consortium is executing the KNPCC-06 package, which was awarded on March 14, 2022. The project includes design and construction of a 3.826 kilometre underground stretch comprising three metro stations: Kanpur Central, Jhakarkatti, and Transport Nagar, two twin tunnels bored using two shield Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs), with others. Tunnelling along this stretch posed significant challenges due to the presence of dilapidated buildings. However, Afcons successfully navigated these complexities and completed the tunnelling work safely and efficiently. Construction of Kanpur Central Station, which began in December 2022, and the tunnelling works between Kanpur Central and Nawabganj, initiated in August 2023, have both been completed. Afcons, which has been associated with Kanpur Metro since its early phases, was previously responsible for the Priority Section under package KNPCC-02. This package included an elevated viaduct and nine elevated stations from IIT Kanpur to Motijheel. Afcons completed this section in record time despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The section was commissioned and opened to the public in June 2021. Afcons is a leader in metro construction in India, with a presence in over 10 cities. The company has executed and delivered complex projects, including India's first underwater tunnel in Kolkata, the country's first four-layer transportation system, a 5.6 kilometre double-decker viaduct for the Nagpur Metro, and one of the largest underground metro stations in India.
Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Kanpur Metro, built by Afcons
MUMBAI, India , May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated a 5-kilometre stretch of the underground Kanpur Metro. Of this, one completed station—Kanpur Central Metro Station—and 2.4 kilometre of tunnelling have been executed by infrastructure major M/s Afcons Infrastructure Ltd. Afcons-led consortium is executing the KNPCC-06 package, which was awarded on March 14, 2022 . The project includes design and construction of a 3.826 kilometre underground stretch comprising three metro stations: Kanpur Central, Jhakarkatti, and Transport Nagar, two twin tunnels bored using two shield Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs), with others. Tunnelling along this stretch posed significant challenges due to the presence of dilapidated buildings. However, Afcons successfully navigated these complexities and completed the tunnelling work safely and efficiently. Construction of Kanpur Central Station, which began in December 2022 , and the tunnelling works between Kanpur Central and Nawabganj, initiated in August 2023 , have both been completed. Afcons, which has been associated with Kanpur Metro since its early phases, was previously responsible for the Priority Section under package KNPCC-02. This package included an elevated viaduct and nine elevated stations from IIT Kanpur to Motijheel. Afcons completed this section in record time despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The section was commissioned and opened to the public in June 2021 . Afcons is a leader in metro construction in India , with a presence in over 10 cities. The company has executed and delivered complex projects, including India's first underwater tunnel in Kolkata , the country's first four-layer transportation system, a 5.6 kilometre double-decker viaduct for the Nagpur Metro, and one of the largest underground metro stations in India . About Afcons Infrastructure Ltd Afcons Infrastructure Ltd is flagship infrastructure engineering and construction company of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group. It has a legacy of over six decades, with strong track record of executing numerous technologically complex EPC projects both within India and internationally. As per the latest ENR survey, Afcons is ranked in Top 140 international Contractors globally; 12th in Bridges and 14th in Marine & Ports. Photo: Logo:
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Kanpur Metro, built by Afcons
MUMBAI, India, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated a 5-kilometre stretch of the underground Kanpur Metro. Of this, one completed station—Kanpur Central Metro Station—and 2.4 kilometre of tunnelling have been executed by infrastructure major M/s Afcons Infrastructure Ltd. Afcons-led consortium is executing the KNPCC-06 package, which was awarded on March 14, 2022. The project includes design and construction of a 3.826 kilometre underground stretch comprising three metro stations: Kanpur Central, Jhakarkatti, and Transport Nagar, two twin tunnels bored using two shield Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs), with others. Tunnelling along this stretch posed significant challenges due to the presence of dilapidated buildings. However, Afcons successfully navigated these complexities and completed the tunnelling work safely and efficiently. Construction of Kanpur Central Station, which began in December 2022, and the tunnelling works between Kanpur Central and Nawabganj, initiated in August 2023, have both been completed. Afcons, which has been associated with Kanpur Metro since its early phases, was previously responsible for the Priority Section under package KNPCC-02. This package included an elevated viaduct and nine elevated stations from IIT Kanpur to Motijheel. Afcons completed this section in record time despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The section was commissioned and opened to the public in June 2021. Afcons is a leader in metro construction in India, with a presence in over 10 cities. The company has executed and delivered complex projects, including India's first underwater tunnel in Kolkata, the country's first four-layer transportation system, a 5.6 kilometre double-decker viaduct for the Nagpur Metro, and one of the largest underground metro stations in India. About Afcons Infrastructure Ltd Afcons Infrastructure Ltd is flagship infrastructure engineering and construction company of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group. It has a legacy of over six decades, with strong track record of executing numerous technologically complex EPC projects both within India and internationally. As per the latest ENR survey, Afcons is ranked in Top 140 international Contractors globally; 12th in Bridges and 14th in Marine & Ports. Photo: View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Indian giants L&T, Afcons win big in West Asia's $235 billion infra push
India's top engineering and construction companies, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Afcons Infrastructure, are emerging as major players in West Asia's infrastructure boom, securing billion-dollar contracts as project awards in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region surge to $235 billion in 2024—more than double the annual average from 2015 to 2022, according to a report by UK brokerage firm Investec. L&T's growing international footprint L&T's international business is now significantly anchored in West Asia. Overseas order inflows have more than doubled to over ₹2 trillion in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25) from around ₹900 billion in FY23. Orders from Saudi Arabia and the UAE alone accounted for over 60 per cent of FY25's international orders. L&T has evolved from a subcontractor to a long-term agreement (LTA) contractor for Saudi Aramco, giving it access to large offshore oil and gas projects. It has also secured contracts in power transmission, infrastructure, and hydrocarbons, pushing its GCC market share in hydrocarbons to around 10 per cent and infrastructure to over 8 per cent by FY25. Its order pipeline remains robust, with FY26 estimates nearing ₹19 trillion, two-thirds of which is tied to hydrocarbons. Afcons bids on Dubai's $22 billion sewerage project Afcons Infrastructure is set to make a strategic leap with its bid for the $22 billion Dubai Sewerage Project. The project includes the construction of 75 kilometres of deep tunnels, 220 kilometres of link sewers, and two main treatment plants. Afcons, part of a joint venture, is in advanced talks with two of the three shortlisted BOT concessionaires. The company pre-qualified for the project in 2024 and has been tendering for key packages since early 2025. If secured, Afcons' share could be worth $2.5-3 billion—almost matching its current annual order intake. Regional shifts aid Indian players South Korean firms are scaling back due to past margin losses, while Chinese contractors are spread thin across smaller packages, the Investec report noted. Italian giant Saipem currently has the largest share of ongoing contracts, but L&T is the most active Indian player. Over 50 Chinese firms have won orders in the region, though none rank in the top five individually. Oil revenue fuels state spending Elevated oil revenues remain the primary driver of state spending in West Asia. Over $235 billion worth of projects are currently under bid evaluation, with major upcoming projects including: Dubai Airport expansion ($35 billion): Infrastructure works and transport links Riyadh Airport ($20–30 billion): Development tenders in phases Rail and Metro projects: Active tenders in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait Power generation: Renewables and conventional energy with over 20 GW of capacity under planning or bidding L&T continues to target transport and energy projects, while Afcons is expanding into urban and tunnel infrastructure. Other Indian firms like G R Infraprojects, KNR Constructions, and H.G. Infra are also exploring the region through pre-qualifications and potential joint ventures.
